ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871845 Results

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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
inviolable
duplicity
onset
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
ploy
promote
assess
euphoria

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
melodious
incidental
placebo
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
iridescent
avian
corrupt
punctual

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
buffer
entertain
advantageous
pathos

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."